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Norwegian Police Close Case Against Lecturer Praising October 7 Hamas Attack

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By מתילדה הלר

First reported by Ynet · Jul 9, 2026

What happened

Norwegian police closed an investigation into a university lecturer who praised the October 7 Hamas attack, ruling his statements were not criminal. The anti-antisemitism group StoppNRK plans to appeal, condemning the decision amid concerns over rising dangers for Jews in Norway.

  • 01Norwegian police closed a case against NTNU lecturer Sam Hussein for praising the October 7 Hamas attack.
  • 02Hussein called the attack "the most beautiful thing that happened in our century" during an April 2026 lecture.
  • 03Police said the behavior did not constitute a criminal offense and allowed an appeal within three weeks.
  • 04StoppNRK, an anti-antisemitism group, condemned the decision and announced plans to appeal.
  • 05StoppNRK chairman highlighted Norway's Holocaust history and warned of growing dangers for Jews opposing terrorism.
  • 06NTNU stated it bears no responsibility as the lecture was held off-campus.

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In this story
People
OrganizationsNorwegian University of Science and Technology, NTNU, StoppNRK, The Jerusalem Post, Socialist Forum
PlacesNorway, Trondheim, Sidney, Australia, Kibbutz Kfar Aza

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

WallaCenter · HebrewJul 9, 2026
Norwegian Police Close Case Against Lecturer Praising October 7 Hamas Attack
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 9, 2026
Norwegian Police Close Case Against Professor Praising Hamas October 7 Attack
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 9, 2026
Norwegian Police Close Investigation Into Professor Who Praised Hamas Terror Attack

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